Interior Design Professional Practice Exam

Category - Interior Design Practice Exam

An elderly couple are going to remodel their bathroom. They want to plan for the future in the event that one or both may ever find themselves confined to a wheelchair. The depth of the passage inside the bathroom is 21". What is the minimum size of the swinging door you as the designer would specify for the entrance to the space?
  1. 36"
  2. 32"
  3. 34"
  4. 38"
Explanation
Answer: A - The Designer should specify a 36" Door. The clear opening of the door should be at least 34".
Code reference: Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of door and stop, with the door open 90 Degrees. 2003 Accessible and Useable Building and Facilities (ANSI 404.2.3)
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